October 30, 2025

Japan’s Sojitz begins importing heavy rare earths from Australia

Since 2011, when Sojitz signed an exclusive sales deal with Lynas for light rare earths for the Japanese market.

October 30, 2025

China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year

China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.

October 30, 2025

BHP, POSCO sign deal to advance hydrogen-based low emissions iron

Construction is set to begin soon with commissioning targeted for early 2028.

October 29, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths says demand is strong as revenue jumps

The firm also continues to see "significant uncertainty" over the future of its heavy rare earths processing plant in Texas.

October 29, 2025

Goldman lifts iron ore forecast for next year, but stays bearish

The bank sees prices of the steelmaking staple averaging $93 a ton in 2026, $5 higher than its previous estimate.

October 29, 2025

Rio CEO steps up push to streamline sprawling miner

Simon Trott said a model built around aluminum, lithium, copper and iron ore would help the group “move faster, make better decisions and perform at our best.”

October 29, 2025

Glencore’s copper output falls again, down 40% since 2018

While global miners lift copper output, Glencore’s production is expected to fall again to 850,000–875,000 tonnes.

October 29, 2025

Rinehart doubles stake in Arafura Rare Earths

Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has raised its stake in Arafura to nearly 15.7%.

October 28, 2025

Australian financiers launch investment firm to tap strategic metals boom

The firm could provide up to $500 million per project for multiple projects in strategic metals worldwide.

October 28, 2025

Lynas invests in new Malaysian heavy rare earth facility to meet rising demand

The new facility will have the capacity to separate up to 5,000 tonnes per annum of heavy rare earth feedstock, it said.